blown up image from the next book I’m working on I thought initially this was a Mather car but not sure. Any thoughts or suggestions on the prototype? Taken at East Yards on the MP in Kansas

I believe that the build date is for the 50 ton boxcar that was rebuilt as a 40 ton stock car in 1935. Like the SP's the rebuilds probably retained their original 50 ton trucks. Diane Wolfgram

I beg everyone's pardon. My egregious error. Schuyler

Notice the question mark? My statement was directed to Schuyler since the car has reporting marks and WAS used in interchange service, as were REX and others similarly marked. Sheesh.

Which they are.

Um Schuyler, as Bob noted, they ARE on the car side. Just to the RIGHT of the door, under the word TANKS. I see CDPX 102 __ Regards, Bruce Smith Auburn, AL On 7/12/21, 12:38 PM,

 Hi Bob and List Members, In the image below, several cars at the end are three-compartment. Oneof them appears to have a fairly large tank diameter - a combination that is not often seen -

REX 1601 is, but the others, I believe, were never intended to leave home rails. Schuyler

The car height was extended with a new steel panel roof and upper side and end panels during a minor rebuilding program in 1941-1944. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

I saw that, but they are required to be on the side of the car. Schuyler

Photos: UP/Oregon Short Line Livestock Car 39245 (S-40-10) Photos from Don Strack’s UtahRails

Brian: Yes I read it and I would like you to explain your comment. You stated that the four cars that you pictures were “Other cars not suitable of interchange?”. . All four cars could be

Did you read Schuyler’s comment? It’s in the string below. Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Paul Koehler <koehlers@...> Reply-To:

 Hi List Members, The web site http://www.nakina.net/other/report/reportp.html indicates PBMX is Peet Bros. Manufacturing Co 8/1920-7/1923 PEET BROS COMPANY is sorta kinda visible on several of

Brian: Please explain, as all of these cars were used in interchange service. Paul C. Koehler

Tim O'Connor asked: "When were ATSF Bx-12 box cars first rebuilt with raised roofs?" Quick answer - 1940s. Ben Hom

Reporting mark CDPX 102 on side and end of car. It's not just a billboard.

Athearn made a model of one. http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH14582 Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of "Claus Schlund \(HGM\)"

Other cars not suitable of interchange? Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of "Schuyler Larrabee via groups.io" <schuyler.larrabee@...> Reply-To:

As a piece of equipment normally run in passenger trains, It didn’t need those. Ever look at an REA car? Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of "Schuyler